Dear friends Join us for worship online, on the phone or in the building today.  with best wishes Anne Le Bas Online Worship podcast     Order of service You can also access this podcast by phoning 01732 928061

In the church building today - Oct 23 10 am  Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong During the week Monday              2-3.30pm Talking Village drop in at Deniz' Cafe in the High Street. Wednesday       10am Zoom Church                            No choirs this week                          Friday                9.30 am Morning Prayer                            10.30-12.30 Friday Group in the church hall Next Sunday  10 am   Holy Communion 6.30pm All Souls' Service Last Sunday after Trinity Psalm 84, Luke 18. 8-14 Jesus' parable contrasts the behaviour of a self-righteous man who believes he has his life all sorted out with that of another man who knows his life is a mess and asks God for forgiveness and help. Jesus labels them a Pharisee and a tax-collector, but in reality either could be any one of us.  Humility and honestly about one's failings are not regarded as a "selling point" in many situations. Society often values those who can put on a good face and "fake it till they make it". But in the end, if we can't acknowledge our need, it is impossible for us to grow and change.  Can you think of times in your life when you have had to admit that things aren't ok? How did it feel to do that, and what happened afterwards?

ALL AGE IDEAS In the Gospel story today, one man thinks he doesn't need help - he tells God how wonderful and good he is. The other man knows he's made a mess of his life. It's the second one who goes away sorted out with God. The first one can't accept help, so he can't change. When did you last ask someone to help you? Was it easy to ask for help, or difficult? Think of all the things you have learned to do during your life. Who helped you to learn to do them? Make a card to give to someone who has helped you, to say thank you to them.

IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT SEAL CHURCH... ALL SOULS' SERVICE There will be a quiet service of hymns, readings and reflection on Sunday October 30th at 6.30pm to remember those we love who have died. If you would like us to name someone in the prayers please add them in CAPITAL LETTERS to the list on the clipboard at the back of church or email sealpandp@gmail.com to let me know the names of those you would like me to mention.  The church will be open from 5.45 pm if anyone would like to light a candle and spend time in quiet reflection before the service, or prefers not to stay for it.    FINANCE TEAM. Could you help us as part of our finance team, which will be taking over the role of the Treasurer, splitting the tasks between them? You don’t need to be on the PCC to do this. If you would like to know more, please talk to the vicar. We have some volunteers already, but could do with one or two more. c HELP US BECOME AN ECO CHURCH This Autumn, we shall begin, as a whole church community, to work towards the first Eco Church award, which covers every aspect from worship and children’s involvement, to what products we use in our hall kitchen, how we heat and light our church building, and how well our churchyard provides for its fauna and flora. We are already some way along this vital part of looking after God’s creation,our wonderful planet,but wish to ensure that every single part of our church life is as environmentally friendly as possible, and more. Lise Michaelides and Babs Bartholomew are setting up a St Peter’s and St Paul’s Eco church working party this Autumn, and need YOU!  Please would anyone interested in any part of this, kindly contact Lise or Babs. Their numbers are on the pew leaflet, or you could sign up with your name and contact number, please, and they’ll be delighted to contact you-there’s a sheet on the red table, along with a copy of the EcoChurch survey for your information. EcoChurch has a very interesting and helpful webpage full of suggested activities: ecochurch.arocha.org.uk Now is the time to make our own patch of God’s Acre an extra special home for the nature we are so privileged to share our lives with! Thank you. Lise: 07570 125115 Babs: 07973 478968 “ SEAL CHURCH CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING IS BACK!  FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25th.  Either 3pm or 7.30pm. £30 to include all materials needed, wine and mince pie. Contact Chris on 01732 763585 to book. Places get snapped up quickly, so don't delay! 🎅🎅🎄🎄🕯🕯 SEAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR🎄🎄🕯🕯🎅🎅 Return of last year's successful event with stalls offering a range of unique Christmas gifts -  SEAL VILLAGE HALL SUN NOV 27th 10.30am-3pm  Teas and cakes, Tombola, Raffle, Unique Christmas Gifts, Many Crafts and Sweet Stalls. Come and join us!! SEAL LIBRARY TEA SET This operates every 4th Tuesday of the month at Seal Library 2.30-4pm. We have some interesting speakers each month, and now, due to our success, we need some volunteers to help with the teas - putting out cups and saucers, and cakes, and tidying up at the end of the session.Please let me know if you can help. Thank you in advance.  Frances 077492 40456.